Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (Full Time)

Industry: Importing, distribution, and Ecommerce

Location: Tallahassee, FL (in-office)

Compensation: Annual salary (commensurate with experience) starting at $70,000 - $80,000 + a full benefit package (see below for details)

Summary of Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license preferred, but not required
• Very strong MS Excel skills including XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening
• Ability to work onsite in Tallahassee, FL

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About us: Golden Lighting, a nationally recognized brand, is a growing company of about 40 employees specializing in the design and manufacture of residential lighting products. We are a privately held company (not a publicly traded one), which means we make business decisions that benefit our employees and customers instead of focusing on increasing the share value of outside investors. We are also not a start-up company that could close shop if the next round of venture capital doesn't come through. One of our core values is being innovative within our industry, and we are constantly researching new product trends, more streamlined ways of operating, and new technologies to develop. As Golden Lighting is in an exciting growth phase, we are searching for a knowledgeable Senior Accountant to monitor our books and help us make strategic financial moves for the future.

About this position: The Senior Accountant will serve as a key financial steward for the organization, responsible for preparing and interpreting comprehensive financial reports, providing strategic investment advice, and maintaining the company's overall financial health. This role will ensure compliance with accounting regulations, manage financial risks, and conduct analytics to support informed decision-making.  

The Senior Accountant will develop budgets, provide financial forecasts, and oversee critical financial operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. By leveraging their expertise in financial management and analysis, the Accountant will play a crucial role in guiding the company's fiscal strategy, recommending courses of action for financial improvement, and supporting the organization's long-term growth objectives. This position requires a blend of technical accounting skills, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities to effectively manage financial operations and contribute to the company's success.

We think you'll succeed and be a good fit for this position if you:

• Have accounting experience with startups or companies undergoing significant growth/change
• Like collaborating across different departments to meet business goals
• Are naturally curious and intuitive, and use those traits to approach solving problems from all angles
• Enjoy a balance between "boots on the ground" work and high level analytical tasks
• Are comfortable summarizing your findings and recommendations to Directors and stakeholders
• Have strong integrity and an unwavering commitment to lawful accounting practices

If you’re interested, please read on!

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Essential Functions of the Senior Accountant

Financial reporting and analysis:

• Prepare financial statements (balance sheets, profit and loss statements, etc.)
• Analyze financial data and trends
• Interpret financial information for management

Accounting and bookkeeping:

• Record and categorize financial transactions
• Reconcile accounts and balance sheets
• Maintain accurate financial records

Budgeting and forecasting:

• Develop and manage budgets
• Provide financial forecasts
• Assist with financial planning

Compliance and auditing:

• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and standards (e.g., GAAP)
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Maintain internal controls

Tax preparation and strategy:

• Prepare and file tax returns
• Provide tax planning advice
• Ensure timely tax payments

Financial advisory:

• Recommend financial actions and strategies
• Advise on cost reduction and profit improvement
• Provide input on financial decision-making

Management and oversight:

• Supervise accounting staff (e.g., A/P, A/R, payroll)
• Implement and maintain accounting systems and procedures
• Manage relationships with external financial partners

Risk management:

• Conduct risk analysis
• Identify and address financial discrepancies
• Implement risk mitigation strategies

Requirements

This job might be for you if you:

• Have 5+ years of professional accounting experience
• Have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Have a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license (preferred, but not required)
• Possess very strong MS Excel skills including XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
• Are able to work onsite in Tallahassee, FL
• Have a hands-on, “in the trenches” style work ethic, high level of energy, and contagious enthusiasm
• Are able to effectively explain your thoughts, ideas, and analysis results (both written and oral)
• Can successfully pass a background check and drug screening
• Have experience with Netsuite (preferred)

Benefits

Here at Golden Lighting, we understand that highly satisfied employees are key to a thriving business. This is why we offer:

• A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, and professional growth
• Competitive annual salary (commensurate with experience) starting between $70,000 - $80,000
• 90% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available first of the month after 60 days of FT employment, available to all immediate family members too)
• 100% employer-paid life insurance (up to $50,000, with the option to purchase additional coverage)
• Matching contributions to a 401k retirement account (4% match, available first of the month after 90 days of FT employment)
• Paid holidays and vacation day accrual (beginning immediately)
• Numerous off-site and team-building activities

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If you think you’d be a good fit, we’d love to see you apply!

When applying, please upload your current resume and pay thoughtful attention to our application questions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.